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Everything You
(Really) Wanted to Know
About the 9000 Series
A User's Guide
Rev 1.1
February, 2008

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  • Page 1 Everything You (Really) Wanted to Know About the 9000 Series A User’s Guide Rev 1.1 February, 2008...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Guide

    How To Use This Guide First, congratulations on your choice of the TOA 9000 Series of Modular Mixer / Amplifiers. The 9000 Series is one of the most versatile and cost-effective audio products available, designed to function in a myriad of mixing, paging and room-combining applications.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    When do I use this module?... g. What if I need more inputs or outputs?... h. What are the PRE OUT & AMP IN connections used for?... 2. Getting Around the Front Panel Controls a. What do these buttons do?…………………………………………………..….

  • Page 5: Subject Page

    7. Controlling the 9000 Series a. How do I control the 9000 Series from the front panel?... b. How do I control the 9000 Series using Remote Control inputs?... c. How do I control the 9000 Series using Serial Control?... d.

  • Page 6: Hardware Configuration (Modules, Accessories And More

    M9000: (2) 3-conductor Phoenix connectors (for Channels 1 & 2 balanced line outputs)………………………………………... o A-9060DH, 9120DH & 9120DL: (1) four-conductor phoenix connector (for Channels 1 & 2 speaker outputs)…………………………………………………….. o A-9060S, 9120S & 9240S: (1) Balanced Phoenix connector (Channel 2 line output)………………………………………………………...

  • Page 7: What Function Does Each Module Perform

    T-001T Dual Line Output Module • Two Balanced Line Outputs • Digital Signal Processing:10-Band Parametric EQ, Bass / Treble, Loudness, High and Low Pass Filters, Compressor, TOA speaker EQ presets, Delay (Mixer mode only) • Removable Terminal Block • Output signal metering...

  • Page 8: Other Accessories

    NOTE: • Various Input, Output and special function modules designed for the BGM, 700 & 900 Series will also work with the 9000 Series. However, the operation of many of these modules may be limited as follows: Input & Output modules do NOT provide the DSP features, VOX, •...

  • Page 9: What Modules Go Where

    Slot 8: C-001T only Slots 5-7: • T-001T (ALWAYS starting from Slot # 5) • Max of • 900 Series (After 9000 Series) • Up to (output & special modules only) Slots 1-4: • D-001T • Max of • D-001R • Max of •...
  • Page 10 Up to (4) S-20S message repeater modules may be loaded into current versions of the 9000 Series. However, some earlier version will only support two. Please contact product support if you are not certain of which production version 9000 unit you have. “D”...

  • Page 11: What Dsp Functions Are Available In Each Module

    e. What DSP functions are available in each module? Below is a block diagram of the Input/Output DSP Functions: VOLUME SETTINGS PAGE FADER EQ SETTINGS PAGE COMPRESSOR PAGE DELAY SETTING PAGE EQ SETTINGS PAGE OUTPUT OUTPUT CHANNEL CHANNEL ONLY MIXER MODE ONLY Input/Output Channel and Control DSP functions are contained within the module hardware itself and are not available unless these modules are...

  • Page 12: When Do I Use This Module

    (also referred to as “inserts”) are provided on the powered models. There are 2 channels of in/out loops on the dual powered versions-A-9060DH, A-9120DH & A-9120DL, and a single loop in/out on the A-9060S, A-9120S & A- 9240SH.

  • Page 13: Getting Around The Front Panel Controls

    9. Parameter: Varies the value of the selected parameter 10. Utility: Accesses the UTILITY menu, which controls various global settings. 11. Esc/Back: Reverts back to the previous menu page (v3.13 firmware & higher) or escape to normal mode (v3.20 firmware and higher).

  • Page 14: How Do I Edit From The Front Panel

    Name. The COM indicator remains lit during communications via the RS-232C interface. The FAULT indicator lights when unit failure or other abnormal conditions have been detected. 2. Input Level Meters: Indicates the input signal level to each channel. Only channels which have corresponding 9000 Series modules installed will display levels.

  • Page 15: In Matrix Mode

    c. Pressing the “ ” again highlight the parameter value portion of the menu. Once a specific parameter has been selected, another channel may also be selected for adjustment of that same parameter (assuming similar module type). d. Adjusting the Parameter Knob changes the value of the selected parameter. e.

  • Page 16: How Do I Program Events From The Front Panel

    10. Press the RIGHT ARROW to the TRIGGER IN # and select a trigger in using the PARAMETER knob. 11. Follow steps d & e above to escape the EVENT SETTING menu. HPF - 400HZ LPF – 12.5 IN 1 – INPUT 1...

  • Page 17: What Are The Two Different Modes Best Used For

    So, in a room combing scenario: Scene 1: room 1 & room 2 are set as independent. Scene 2: room 1 & room 2 are combined for one event. Switching between these two “snapshots” scenes will allow the room combining switch to be made smoothly.
  • Page 18 Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 1- Input 1 routed to Outputs 1, 2 & 3 Event 2- Input 2 routed to Outs 1, 2 & 3 Event 3- Input 3 routed to Outs 1, 2 & 3 Event 4- Input 4 routed to Outs 4, 5 & 6 Event 5- Input 4 routed to Outs 4, 5 &...

  • Page 19: How Do I Change The Operating Modes

    Below is a comparison description of the two modes: FEATURE Memories 32 Scenes Memory Activation Single Routing per Memory Up to eight inputs to up to eight outputs Paging Priorities 2 Levels Other Functions Auto-mixing (gating), Cross-point Gain, Delay All input/output settings such as level, EQ, compressor, etc… are stored with each scene in Mixer Mode.

  • Page 20: How Do I Save A Configuration To My Pc

    d. How do I save Configurations to a PC? Once a set of SCENE or EVENT memories have been programmed in the GUI or (EXCEL), these may be saved as configuration files to a PC. The configuration file contains settings for all 32 memories, including global and control settings and will store as either an .mtx file (MATRIX file) or .mix (MIXER file).

  • Page 21: Programming From The Gui

    Programming and configuration of the 9000 Series is fast and intuitive using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) software. Using the GUI, a 9000 setup may be programmed entirely off-line, without a unit present and later, settings may be uploaded to one or more units.
  • Page 22 You may enter a 7 character alphanumeric name for each input and output. 4. The KEY LOCK Section allows each input & output as well as the Utility menu & Power button to be individually or collectively locked to deny unauthorized access. A 4-digit numeric password may be entered (1-8), which will be required to enter a locked area from the 9000 unit’s front panel.

  • Page 23: I/O Module Settings Page (Mixer Mode)

    This provides 10 bands of fully parametric EQ (gain, Q & Frequency), plus a High-pas & Low-pass filter. Each band has a check box, allowing individual band ON/OFF. An ALL BYPASS button resets the EQ to default. A SAVE button allows saving the EQ settings to the current SCENE or Configuration (MATRIX mode) before closing the EQ window or making adjustments.
  • Page 24 Speaker EQ presets in the EQ section. You can select from a list of popular TOA speakers and apply an appropriate EQ curve for optimized speaker performance. These presets utilize some of the bands from the 10-band parametric, but the number will vary depending on which speaker is selected.

  • Page 25: Scene Settings Page (Mixer Mode)

    SAVE button. This may be done repeatedly to as many scenes as necessary to copy redundant channel settings such as EQ & levels. The last scene that is copied to, automatically loads to become the active scene.

  • Page 26: Paging Settings (Mixer Mode)

    d. Paging Settings (MIXER Mode) I/O Settings Page Paging function The Paging function enables paging broadcast patterns to up to 4 output groups. This is used when several different outputs need to be paged at a various times (as opposed to paging to all outputs to which a paging source has been routed).

  • Page 27: Output Assignment Settings (Mixer Mode)

    8. (Not shown) Activating the paging group function from the 9000 unit’s front panel is accessed in the UTILITY menu. 9. CLOSE. Closes the Paging Settings window. e. Output Assignment Settings (MIXER Mode) This window allows assignment each input channel to any or all available outputs. 1.

  • Page 28: I/O Module Settings Page (Matrix Mode)

    f. I/O Module Settings Page (MATRIX Mode) 1. Channel label- A right-click on a channel’s label accesses a COPY / PASTE function, allowing the channel’s settings to be copied to any similar channels. 2. Paging Priority- Each channel may be assigned a paging priority, determining its ability to override (mute/duck) or be overridden by another source.

  • Page 29: Event Settings Page (Matrix Mode)

    8. Output Channel label. A right-click on an output channel’s label accesses a COPY / PASTE function, allowing the channel’s settings to be copied to other output channels. 9. VOX. Each Mic/line input (D-001T/D-001R) may be assigned a VOX function (similar to gate) allowing the channel to be activated for paging by voice or audio input (assignable in the EVENT Page).

  • Page 30: Volume Settings Page

    2. Adjusts the Input Sensitivity for each channel, from -10 (line level) to -60dB (mic level) (D-001T, D-001R Input only). Not available for other types of inputs. 3. Adjusts Bass & Treble for each input (+/- 12dB) (D-001T, D-001R, Main Frame & T-001T outputs only) 4.

  • Page 31: Eq Settings Page

    7. ALL BYPASS. Activating this button returns EQ to its default setting (ALL Through). 8. Speaker EQ Presets (OUTPUT Channels only). This selects the preset appropriate to the TOA speakers listed. This menu uses a number of the available EQ bands and does not display the EQ curve applied.

  • Page 32: Compressor Settings Page

    Offset1 Ratio1 (@Min IN, dB) (Lower than (Threshold T1, OUT/IN) Level, dB) 10.5 10.5 24.1 Ratio2 Ratio3 Offset 2 (Btwn T1&T2, (Threshold (Higher than (@Max IN dB) OUT/IN) Level, dB) T2, OUT/IN) 0.05 0.05 0.125 0.05 Graph of Compressor Curves -5.5...

  • Page 33: Remote Settings Page

    Remote Settings Page. The Remote Settings Page allows programming for the controllers connected to the REMOTE 1 & REMOTE 2, 2-wire connections on the 9000 mainframe’s rear panel. Two controllers of any type listed may be assigned.

  • Page 34: Control In Settings Page

    The CONTROL IN Settings Page allows programming for the Contact Controllers connected to the Contact IN 1-4, 2-wire connections on the 9000 mainframe’s rear panel & the 5-12 Inputs on the C-001T. A custom dry contact switch or a ZM-9003 controller may be assigned to the following functions: 1.

  • Page 35: Control Out Settings Page

    The CONTROL OUT Settings Page allows programming for the Contact Controllers connected to the Contact OUT 1-4 on the 9000 mainframe’s rear panel & the 5-12 Outputs on the C-001T. These may be used to control additional 9000 units or other devices which operate using contact closures.
  • Page 36 General Settings (Module assignments, I/O/Scene naming, Control/Remote assignments, Paging settings, AN setup, NOM settings & Keylock/Password settings) & Scenes 1-32 (I/O settings for 1-8 and Paging Group assignments) • These templates may also be imported or exported to binary format, which can then be loaded into the GUI software.

  • Page 37: How Do I Connect A 9000 Series Unit To A Pc

    6. Communication with a PC a. How do I connect a 9000 Series unit to a PC? 9000 Series amplifier RS-232C connection (female) Use a straight-through 9-pin serial cable Male-Female for PC connection. If your PC does not have a serial port (only USB), a third-party USB >Serial adapter should work. However, you may need to check a few, as not all will function properly.

  • Page 38: What To Do If I've Forgotten My Security Password

    • A pop-up menu will appear: • This asks you to place the 9000 unit BACK-UP mode. • To enter BACKUP MODE- From power off, press and hold INPUT 8, ENTER & POWER buttons on the 9000 unit’s front panel simultaneously.

  • Page 39: How Do I Update The Firmware On The 9000 Unit

    3. Connect your 9000 unit to a Windows PC via the appropriate serial cable. 4. From a power off state, Place the 9000 unit in “UPDATE MODE” (press & hold the following keys in the indicated order: CH 8 / ESC/BACK / POWER 5.

  • Page 40: Controlling The 9000 Series

    There are two ways in which this may be implemented: 1. Via a third party controller: AMX, Crestron, etc. RS-232C protocols are available on our website for those who wish to program their own drivers for the 9000 Series. AMX &...

  • Page 41: How Do I Control The 9000 Series Using Contact Closures

    Crestron currently support the 9000 Series and control modules are available directly from the manufacturers. http://www.toaelectronics.com/downloads/9000_series/TOA_9000_RS232C_Protocol_v3 12.pdf 2. Using a Windows PC and either the 9000 Series software or the Maintenance software (Virtual Control - *see below). Using the 9000 Series Software provides only limited control access.

  • Page 42: How Do I Set Up A Zm Control To Be Used As A Bgm Source Selector? (Matrix Mode)

    f. How do I set up a ZM control to be used as a BGM Source selector? (MATRIX Mode) 1. ZM-9003* (Contact IN 1-4) used to trigger BGM sources: CD Player 2. Priority set to 8 for all BGM sources. 3.

  • Page 43: Paging With The Zp-001T

    8. Paging with the ZP-001T a. How do I perform paging using the ZP-001T in Matrix (Normal) Mode? Once you configure the I/O settings for ZP-001T as the paging source (in this example –SLOT 3/Input 5), you should then: 1. Set the priority for the ZP input as 7 or higher (above the BGM sources).

  • Page 44: How Do I Perform Paging Using The Zp-001T In Mixer Mode

    3. When any output is dialed from the phone extension all outputs which are set as part of that group will also receive the page. Example: a. Program Page Group 2= Outputs 3, 4 & 5. b. Dial output 3 (0, 3, #) on the extension phone. c. Outputs 4 & 5 also receive the page.

  • Page 45: How Does The An-001T Work To Compensate For Ambient Noise

    Ambient Noise Control Using the AN-001T a. How does the AN-001T work to compensate for ambient noise? The AN-001T allows the 9000 to automatically adjust the level of Background Music in response to a change in level of ambient noise in the environment. •...

  • Page 46: What Settings Should I Use For The An-001T

    b. What settings should I use for the AN-001T? It should help to explain what each setting does and then how to apply it: 1. AN ON- Turn the AN-001T sensing function on for that channel. Note: Each AN-001T incorporates 2 channels of ANC processing 2.

  • Page 47: Nom Function (Mixer Mode )

    10. NOM Function (Autom 0. NOM Function (Automatic Mixing-MIXER Mode) a. How do I program the 9000 for Auto-Mixing? a. How do I program the 9000 for Auto-Mixing? The 9000 Series Auto Mixing function is simple, but very effective. This is used for The 9000 Series Auto Mixing function is simple, but very effective.

  • Page 48: Matrix Sub-Modes

    11. Matrix Sub-Modes a. What are the Matrix Sub-Modes used for? Matrix sub-modes are designed to allow the ZP-001T module to trigger pages to separate speakers even though the amplifier is only configured for a one or two channel output (no T- 001T cards installed).
  • Page 49 SS-9001 Example: All outputs receiving BGM source, until the relays for speaker outputs 2, 3 & 4 are switched and only these outputs receive the PAGE, while output 1 continues to receive the BGM source. In this example, Inputs 1 & 2 are both priority 7 mic paging sources set to activate on contact closures.
  • Page 50 6, which will override Inputs 3 & 4. Since Inputs 3 & 4 are both priority 7, the LIFO function will affect which one is output. In any Since Inputs 3 & 4 are both priority 7, the LIFO function will affect which one is output. In any...

  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Stuff

    12. Miscellaneous Stuff a. How do I troubleshoot the 9000 Series? b. What happens if I unplug the power cord or power is lost? • Of course-the power goes out. However, assuming the Firmware is version 3.10 or higher, the 9000 Series will retain its settings (memories-scenes, events, etc…). For restoration of power, the unit may be set to either: a.

  • Page 52: What Do The Error Messages Mean

    c. What do the error messages mean?

  • Page 53: Where Can I Find Additional 9000 Support Resources

    (method for updating firmware and keeping previously programmed settings of original 9000 units) Powerpoint Overview (PPT, 2.7Mb) Manual v3.10 (Mixer Mode) (PDF, 1.4Mb) Manual v3.10 (Matrix Mode) (PDF, 1.2Mb) Quick Start Guide (PDF, 62kb) Product Support: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm PST A&E Specification (TXT, 41kb) CAD Data (ZIP, 3.5Mb) 1 (800) 733-4748...

  • Page 54: Glossary Of Terms

    13. GLOSSARY (GENERAL) • ANC (Ambient Noise Control) function (AN-001T only) The ANC function automatically adjusts the amplifier's output volume in response to the change in ambient noise level. The output volume changes as the ambient noise level goes above or below the set reference level. •...

  • Page 55: Nom Table

    GLOSSARY (MIXER MODE ONLY) • NOM (Number of Open Microphones) attenuation function The NOM attenuation function automatically adjusts an output gain depending on the number of open microphones. The output gain is attenuated by the value set on the Utility setting screen each time the number of open microphones doubles.
  • Page 56 TOA Electronics, Inc 601 Gateway Boulevard Suite 300 South San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: (800) 733-4750 Fax: (800) 733-9766 www.toaelectronics.com...

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